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bizarrely

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Bizarrely (adv) means In a strange or highly unusual way. Example: “Bizarrely, nobody noticed the door was open all night.”

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In a strange or highly unusual way.
"Bizarrely, nobody noticed the door was open all night."
"He behaved bizarrely after hearing the news."

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In plain EnglishUsed to describe something happening in a strange, unexpected way.

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Word forms

Comparative
more bizarrely
Superlative
most bizarrely
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_____, nobody noticed the door was open all night.

Etymology

Formed from bizarre plus the adverb-forming suffix -ly.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “bizarrely” mean?
The word “bizarrely” means in a strange or highly unusual way. In plain terms, used to describe something happening in a strange, unexpected way.
How do you use “bizarrely” in a sentence?
Here is “bizarrely” used in a sentence: “Bizarrely, nobody noticed the door was open all night.”
What part of speech is “bizarrely”?
“Bizarrely” is an adverb.
What is the meaning of bizarrely?
"bizarrely" (adv) means in a strange or highly unusual way.